Minding Your Business

"I line manage someone who has mental health issues and the course really opened my eyes to issues I was unaware of. The course gave me confidence to move forward and work more closely with this colleague. I really want to empower them and encourage them within their job role."

"This training has revolutionized my thinking on mental health. I will absolutely be applying it not only to my immediate team but the wider company (and my personal life). Thank you!""

"Fantastic and useful course - looking forward to putting theory into practice!"

"As an HR representative, I learnt the invaluable lesson of how I should handle a situation, should it ever arise in the future, of an employee coming to me to advise me of a diagnosis related to mental health."

"Just wanted to say that I have already had someone come and talk to me about some issues they are having at the moment. They have been struggling with depression and I was able to offer support and listen. I am so glad this training was organised and just thought you might like to know that it is already helping people. "

"I shared the ideas at our Area Team Leaders Meeting and this has helped with their awareness. I have been more aware of stress amongst staff and encouraged them to take holiday often enough so that they don’t burn out and have to take sick leave. "

"I would like my organisation to offer this training to all staff."

"Better understanding of types mental illness, the approaches to take when supporting mental illness. Less afraid / apprehensive of dealing with those who are experiencing mental illness. I feel line managers and HR representatives would really benefit from attending this course "

"One of the most interesting courses I have done."

"This has been one of the most interesting and enjoyable training courses I have been on in years. In an ideal world, I’d put all management on the course!"

"MYB in Partnership…… ……with Unum “Minding Your Business and Unum have been working together since 2013 to introduce MHFA to employers and deliver training that builds their confidence to respond to the needs of colleagues affected by mental ill health. Unum's business is providing benefits to people whose illness or injury stops them working. Like MYB, we believe work environments should allow employees to be productive and thrive in positive surroundings, which applies particularly to those of us with mental health problems. Unum's partnership with MYB is built on mutual trust and a common aim, which means I have had no hesitation in putting their trainers in touch with our customers at every opportunity. This has always enhanced our own client relationships and ensured a great outcome - the feedback on the training has never been less than glowing. I am proud to be associated with MHFA and I know we have in MYB the best possible delivery partner.” Andrew Potterton, Head of Proposition Development, Unum "

"I tend to be more solution focussed and not see it as such an obstacle. With the right management it is something that can be workable and not have a negative impact on the rest of the team."

"I think this should be made compulsory to all the management positions"

"The course had given me more confidence and I am sure it helped in my approach with the three people involved and they were able to reach a successful conclusion and written agreement about how to work with each other and communicate in the future."

"I feel more confident in addressing the issues and feel that I have a better vocabulary with which to discuss problems as they arise."

"I have been quicker to act and actively encourage people around me to either seek professional assistance or to make changes to the way they do things to foster better mental health. "

"I have better been able to support my staff who are coming into more and more contact with older people with mental health issues e.g. a lady with paranoid schizophrenia who was having increasingly violent, psychotic episodes. "

"One of my staff has on-going mental health issues. Though I no longer deal with her personally, I have been better able to see a way forward to help her team understand her position."

"I now feel more confident to ask direct questions about their mental health. I encourage others to talk by confirming how common mental health problems are and that people do get better, with the right help."